With a smile, she remarked, “Today’s party features a top designer, personally invited by the head of the Mitsui family. I wanted to introduce you to her, but I think the difference between your statuses is too vast, so let’s skip it. It’s probably for the best, so you don’t feel ufortable.”


    She then directed a slightly sarcastic look at Sasaki Sachiko, curling her lip as she said, “Sachiko, you’ve wasted three valuable invitations by inviting those unpresentable friends. Have you even considered how you’ll exin this to Grandpa?”


    “There’s nothing to exin,” Sasaki Sachiko replied casually. “Since Grandpa gave me three invitations, I have the freedom to invite whoever I choose.”


    She continued, “Besides, you don’t have the right to judge my friends!”


    Miki shot back, “Are you serious? Grandpa gave you those invitations to bring people who are reputable and will benefit our family’s future! Not to invite some insignificant acquaintances for a day out! Do you realize Tawana is notoriously selective about her social circle? If she finds out that some unimportant people have crashed the party the Mitsui family has meticulously organized for her, it’ll be a huge embarrassment for us!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Loreen’s expression shifted to anger. She hadn’t anticipated that Miki would undermine the three of them, especially Charlie Wade and ire, whom she had personally invited. Loreen had hoped to introduce them to some distinguished guests, but instead, they were insulted by this outrageous woman.


    ire, not one to easily lose her temper, felt a touch of embarrassment in this tense moment. True to her nature, she thought it best to distance herself from Miki’s confrontational attitude.


    Charlie Wade, having encountered show-offs and downers over the past two years, chose to ignore Miki’s barbs. He deduced from her tone and certain clues that Miki and Sasaki Sachiko were likely cousins, both having the same grandfather, which suggested a rivalry between them. Miki appeared determined to undermine Sasaki Sachiko in this situation.


    Sasaki Sachiko found herself at a loss for words in response to Miki’s taunts. Not wanting to argue nor embarrass her good friends Loreen, Charlie Wade, and ire, she quickly suggested, “Let’s go grab a drink over there! This way, please!”<fn6609> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on f?ndnovel</fn6609>


    As Sasaki Sachiko attempted to escape the confrontation, Miki sneered, “What’s this? You’re just going to run off because I said something? Just so you know, Sachiko, I’ll make sure to tell Grandpa about this when I get back. You’d better hope those low-ss friends you invited don’t upset Tawana, or you, the eldest granddaughter, will be a disgrace to our family!”


    With that, Miki turned and left, not waiting for Sasaki Sachiko to respond, making her way toward the central circle of guests.


    Sasaki Sachiko quickly turned to her friends, apologizing, “I’m so sorry, Ruolin, Mr. Wade, and Mrs. Wade! Miki is my cousin, and she can be quite domineering, often offending people with her words. Please don’t take it personally!”


    ire and Loreen reassured her that it was nothing, but Charlie Wade’s gaze remained fixed on Miki Sasaki.


    At that moment, Miki had just arrived at the edge of the central circle. Her earlier arrogance had vanished, reced by a humble smile as she bowed to several people in session, standing quietly among the crowd, listening to their conversations without interjecting.


    Charlie Wade suddenly noticed a familiar face among the sea of strangers at the party.


    He pointed toward a woman in the crowd and asked ire, “Wife, do you recognize that person?”


    ire followed the direction of his finger and her eyes widened in surprise, “Oh my God, it’s Kelly!”


    The Kelly ire mentioned is none other than Kelly West, the world-renowned female designer and one of the most celebrated figures in the fashion industry.


    When ire had the opportunity to attend a master ss at the Rhode Ind School of Design, it was Kelly West who had granted her a spot.


    Kelly’s kindness toward ire stemmed not from their personal chemistry but primarily from her connection to Fei Kexin.


    Fei Kexin is an influential figure in her own right, heading the powerful Fei family. While the Fei family might not rival the An or Rothschild families, it possesses significant strength, oftenpeting with the entire Mitsui family. The Mitsui family is akin to arge federal government; although they nominally control the entire organization, individual states hold considerable power. The core family of Mitsui leads the group, but the states beneath them aren’t alwayspliant.


    In contrast, Fei Kexin maintainsplete authority over her family. While other members may share the surname Fei, the assets they manage are legally hers. Anyone who defies her can be swiftly removed from the family.


    At this moment, ire clearly hadn’t anticipated encountering Kelly West at this event. Her surprise prompted her to recall what Miki Sasaki had just mentioned, and she remarked, “So the esteemed designer Miki referred to is actually Kelly…”


    Charlie Wade smiled and suggested, “Let’s go over and greet an old friend!”


    ire quickly replied, “There are too many people right now, let’s not. I assume Kelly is engaged in conversation with someone else. We can say hello once she’s free.”


    Charlie Wade shook his head, insisting, “What could be more important for Kelly than recognizing your presence? Even if Fei Kexin were here, she would have to take a back seat to you today!”